Job ID: 693346BR Date posted: May. 15, 2025
Description:You will be the Quality Planner for Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control (LMMFC) in Lufkin, TX, supporting the THAAD Program. Our team is responsible for designing, developing, and manufacturing precision engagement aerospace and defense systems, and we're seeking a motivated and driven Quality Planner to ensure the highest level of quality for our customers.

What You Will Be Doing
As the Quality Planner, you will be responsible for developing and reviewing quality standards, methods, and procedures to ensure the inspection of manufactured and procured products meet our high standards. You will work closely with design and production teams to integrate quality into every aspect of our products.

Your responsibilities will include:
- Developing and reviewing quality plans, standards, and procedures
- Reviewing and approving documentation related to internal and external manufacturing processes
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure quality requirements are fulfilled
- Ensuring compliance with quality standards and regulations

Why Join Us
We're looking for a detail-oriented and collaborative Quality Planner to join our team. As an ideal candidate, you are a strategic thinker with a passion for quality and process improvement. This role stands out as an opportunity to work on critical defense systems, collaborate with talented teams, and make a significant impact on our customers' defining moments. If you're excited about leveraging your skills to drive quality excellence, we encourage you to apply and be part of our high-performing team! Note that this role may require occasional overtime to ensure our customers receive the highest level of quality.

We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and overall well-being, offering flexible scheduling options Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.

Further Information About This Opportunity:
This position is in Lufkin. Discover more about our Lufkin, Texas location.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secret clearance.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in a STEM related discipline from an accredited college.

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, especially MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Able to interpret drawings and specifications to develop and apply quality test and inspection methods and able to translate into work instruction.

Ability to apply decision-making and judgement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills with effective presentation skills.

Ability to work in a collaborative and team-based environment.

The candidate must be a US citizen with the
ability to obtain and maintain a secret clearance.
Desired Skills:
5 or more years of professional experience related to requirements review, configuration management, and documentation tracking.

Proficient with various specifications to include IPC specifications, and AS9102.

Prior manufacturing experience with circuit cards, harness assemblies, and electro-mechanical sub-assemblies.

Familiarity with software such as SAP, and DISCUS.

Experience with Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Action Implementation.
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.

With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: QA/Test and Inspection
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First